How to grow and care for Pedilanthus tithymaloides
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pedilanthus tithymaloides
Pedilanthus tithymaloides 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Pedilanthus tithymaloides
How often should I water?
check Pedilanthus tithymaloides Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Pedilanthus tithymaloides need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Pedilanthus tithymaloides likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pedilanthus tithymaloides at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pedilanthus tithymaloides prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Pedilanthus tithymaloides is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Euphorbia, Species: Pedilanthus tithymaloides
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Central America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | Pedilanthus tithymaloides |
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